used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
matters of personal concern
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
anew
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
Armitage
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From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
CinderellanounUS /ˌsɪndərˈelə/
a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
put on clothes
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
divisible by two
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
coins made of gold
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Old Pazzi!” he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
Kalliopé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
the literary culture
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
Linton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
held or filled or in use
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Old Pazzi!” he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
on one occasion
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
Pazzi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Old Pazzi!” he said.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Old Pazzi!” he said.
refrain from harming
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
tissuenounUS /ˈtɪsjuː/
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading These employers were too much occupied this morning with their own affairs to have much thought to spare for their guest of the night before.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
underlingnounUS /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The post, which was not by any means a daily, or even a regular occurrence, came in before breakfast was over, and Armitage tore open one of his letters with considerable excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But for the present the memory was enough, and Linton’s caustic comments were forgotten in the glorious fact that Kalliopé, the underling, had for once associated on equal terms with Linton’s employers.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The glow of that wonderful evening had faded into the light of common day, and the conquering beauty in gold tissue was Cinderella again in her despised national dress.
